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Edmonton is a sports-crazy city, and everyone has an opinion. From the Oilers to the Eskimos, from the Edmonton Capitals baseball team, the Edmonton Energy, to the Edmonton Rush and the Golden Bears and Pandas, the Rexall Edmonton Indy, not to mention all of the amateur sports this city supports – this forum is your chance to discuss, comment and review what’s going on.enTue, 26 Sep 2017 21:47:28 GMTvBulletin60http://connect2edmonton.ca/images/misc/rss.pngConnect2Edmonton - Sports, sports, and more sports!http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/
Davis Cup Edmonton.http://connect2edmonton.ca/showthread.php?40000-Davis-Cup-Edmonton&goto=newpost
Sat, 16 Sep 2017 13:46:23 GMTBetter late than never thread.
Crowd for the match on Friday was around 4-5K with attendance being capped around 6K. Still, not much of a show...Better late than never thread.

Crowd for the match on Friday was around 4-5K with attendance being capped around 6K. Still, not much of a show for matches and product of this calibre. I think part of the reason for that is confusion around the actual event. Originally start time Friday was stated to be 2:30, then it became 2:45, 3:00 pm and so on and without even listing the order of the matches and not releasing who would be in the matches until near event time. I think a lot of people felt they couldn't make the event due to it being a work day. The reality is the Shapovalov match didn't even start until 6:30 and lasted till near 11pm MST.

There seemed to be some delay with getting the whole event going. Perhaps they were waiting for the crowd to filter in. But the event start time was really botched. So much confusion around that.

Today its the doubles, I find doubles less appealing, and theres only the one match this afternoon. Sunday afaik will be back to singles tennis albeit it is unclear whether there will be one match or two. For instance I don't know if the 5th match is played regardless, or just as a rubber match if its required. Also unknown at this time whether Shapovalov will be in 4th or 5th match on Sunday.

Ticket prices are 40bucks. That might be a factor in why people are not going but this is high level talent. Last night for instance pitted the rising Canadian star Shapovalov, who has been slaying some of the high ranked opponents in the world with a savvy player that rose as high as 88 in the world. It was a very good match in which Shapy prevailed but having to work very hard to do it. The draw is tied 1-1 as Canada lost the first match.

Just as an aside the one frustrating aspect of high level Canadian Tennis play is the constant notion of having to kill every shot instead of just dropping easy shots onto the court and making sure they hit court. So many points left hanging in both matches and the Canadians, in both matches, should have fared better than they did. Shapovalov is very young though so he has every excuse for lack of patience, or not completing easier shots.

Anyway event is at Rexall place. Start times 2pm today and 1pm Sunday albeit take those start times with large grains of salt. These matches seemingly start much later.
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Sun, 10 Sep 2017 05:53:06 GMTI thought I'd kick off a new thread for the Oilers given that training camp is days away.

So far, the Youngstars are 2-0 with wins over Calgary and Winnipeg.
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Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:16:47 GMTGearing Up for the Tour of Alberta
August 31, 2017
The 2017 ATB Tour of Alberta, Canada’s largest professional cycling race and one of Alberta’s...Gearing Up for the Tour of Alberta
August 31, 2017

The 2017 ATB Tour of Alberta, Canada’s largest professional cycling race and one of Alberta’s biggest international sporting events, will return to Edmonton on September 3 and 4.

ATB Tour of Alberta Festival
More than just a sporting event, the ATB Tour of Alberta is a spectacular travelling festival. Free to the public, it will feature local culture, activities, entertainment, food and fun for the entire family. Get close to the action and meet professional cyclists from around the world!

Race - Stage 3
Stage 3 is a new, 10.5 km circuit in Edmonton. Starting at Windsor Park adjacent to the University of Alberta, racers will tackle a route that descends and climbs back out of the river valley twice per lap. With 11 laps of the circuit, there will be plenty of opportunities to see your favourite riders battle it out for victory during this 116 km stage!

Best places to watch Stage 3 of the race
Windsor Park – Start/Finish area

Race - Stage 4
Stage 4 is the grand finale of the 2017 ATB Tour of Alberta. Starting in Sir Winston Churchill Square, the race will follow what has become the classic downtown Edmonton circuit before the thrilling finish after 124 km. Cheer on the world's best professional cyclists as they race to the finish line.

Velothon Edmonton
Join cyclists from around the globe on a closed road course for a true "feel-like-a-pro" experience and the ultimate public ride! Velothon Edmonton will take place on the final day of the ATB Tour of Alberta, making it one of the biggest cycling events in the Americas and a memorable week of cycling in Alberta.

ATB Financial Family Ride in support of CASA
Celebrate the ATB Tour of Alberta and help to raise money and awareness for CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health. The Family Ride will depart from Sir Winston Churchill Square at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 4. Register as an individual, as a family, or as a corporate team.

Road Closures & Traffic Delays
A number of road closures will be in effect from Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4 to ensure the safety of competitors, volunteers and spectators during the ATB Tour of Alberta. Major travel delays can be expected. Motorists are urged to plan ahead. Use Whitemud Drive, Anthony Henday Drive, Low Level Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, 97 Avenue and 107 Street as alternate routes. Please allow additional time for motor vehicle travel in those areas.

For more road closure information visit the Special Events Road Closures Map for details.

See the Stage 3 and Stage 4 route maps.

Transit Detours & Bus Stop Closures
There will be planned ETS bus detours, and some bus stops will be temporarily relocated. LRT service will not be affected. Regular ETS fares apply.

On Sunday, September 3, Routes 128 and 130 will detour from 11:30 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m.

On Monday, September 4 all buses operate on regular Sunday schedules for the statutory holiday. From the start of service (approximately 5 a.m.) until 7 p.m., the following routes will have planned detours: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 57, 100, 130, 140 and 151.

Please plan ahead, as major delays can be expected. View complete detour and bus stop details at takeETS.com.

Parking
Parking restrictions will be in effect on September 3 and 4. Parking will not be available along the race course. A number of meters will be hooded. Please obey all signs, as illegally parked vehicles will be tagged and towed.

Victoria Park
Due to road closures, there will be limited or no access into or out of Victoria Park between the following times:
Monday, September 4, from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Park access will be restricted the night prior, preventing early morning parking.​

Victoria Golf Course Access
On Monday, September 4, River Valley Road will be closed to general traffic from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, access to and from the golf course will be permitted through a single access point.
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Please note that, as the ATB Tour of Alberta is a live sporting event, the times listed below are subject to change. Please follow the directions provided by the EPS or course marshals.

5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.:
Access to the golf course will be available from 105 Street and River Valley Road only.
1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.:
Access to the golf course will be via northbound Groat Road only.
Departure from the golf course will be via southbound Groat Road only.

﻿Please leave extra time to arrive at the golf course during these times, as automobile traffic may be temporarily stopped to allow cyclists through.